Dr. Francisco Román

Professor

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Biography

Francisco J. Román specializes in managerial accounting. His research interests focus on understanding monetary incentives, groups' influences on labor productivity and job performance, and the implications of offshoring arrangements on firms' production costs and corporate governance in emerging capital markets. His research has been published in notable journals such as Accounting, Organizations and Society, Journal of Financial Economics, and Journal of Management Accounting Research. Prior to his academic career, Professor Román worked at General Instruments and Becton Dickinson in manufacturing plants in Mexico and the U.S. Before joining USC, he held academic appointments at Rice University, Texas Tech, and George Mason University.

Research Interests

Courses

BUAD-281 Introduction to Managerial Accounting

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.